Shelley Moore Capito
U.S. Senator · West Virginia · Republican · Chair, Environment and Public Works
Statements and posts
515 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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5 statements, Mar 24, 2025 – Mar 30, 2025
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Capito Statement on Nomination of West Virginian Karen Evans to Serve in DHS Role
She is also a friend and fellow West Virginian.
“Karen Evans is a dedicated public servant, a policy expert, and a visionary leader in one of the most critical areas our nation faces— cybersecurity. She is also a friend and fellow West Virginian. I congratulate her on her nomination to serve President Trump in the Department of Homeland Security.”
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In Case You Missed It: Capito Op-Ed: The Surface Transportation Opportunity Before Us
In an op-ed published in the Washington Times, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, detailed her vision for the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization…
“When it comes to my vision for the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill, I have three key principles that I believe will jumpstart this conversation. By focusing on these fundamental outcomes, I’m confident that we can work towards a legislative solution that will deliver results for the American people”
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Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider EPA, FWS Nominations
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“In 2025, Mr. Donahue was appointed Principal Deputy General Counsel at the EPA. He currently serves as a Special Advisor in the EPA Administrator’s Office.”
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Chairman Capito Asks EPA, FWS Nominees about Regulatory Certainty, West Virginia Priorities
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Brian Nesvik to be Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS),…
“I have had many years of opportunity to interact with and work directly with different employees of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, all the way from field employees, up to previous directors.”
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Capito Votes to Confirm Bhattacharya to Lead NIH
Senator Capito previously met with Bhattacharya in Februaryto discuss his nomination and learn more about his vision to lead NIH.
“As Chairman of the Senate’s Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, I have worked closely with past NIH Directors and look forward to working with Director Bhattacharya on our shared goal of making America healthy again through medical research”
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